Crime in Broughton (Flintshire): statistics, rates and trends
421 crimes were recorded in Broughton (Flintshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broughton (Flintshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Types of crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Broughton (Flintshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broughton (Flintshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Population and deprivation in Broughton (Flintshire)
- Questions about crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
- About this data
421 crimes were recorded in Broughton (Flintshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Broughton (Flintshire) has the 896th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broughton (Flintshire) | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 421 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,613 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broughton (Flintshire) was highest in the year to July 2019 (560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (421). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 421 | 63.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 434 | 65.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 448 | 67.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 465 | 70.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 497 | 75.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 456 | 69.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 461 | 69.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 560 | 84.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 439 | 66.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broughton (Flintshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-21%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 22.1 | 0.64 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 13.0 | 1.57 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 9.7 | 0.63 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +28% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -18% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 0.21 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broughton (Flintshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broughton (Flintshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broughton (Flintshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broughton (Flintshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broughton (Flintshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broughton (Flintshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broughton (Flintshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broughton (Flintshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broughton (Flintshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broughton (Flintshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broughton (Flintshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broughton (Flintshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broughton (Flintshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Broughton (Flintshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broughton (Flintshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -46% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -6% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +141% |
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | +4% |
| Chester | 9,554 | 103.1 | +62% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | +40% |
| Llay | 385 | 71.7 | +13% |
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -31% |
2 areas within Broughton (Flintshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Broughton North East had the highest rate (142.1 per 1,000) and Broughton South the lowest (21.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton North East | Neighbourhood | 2,322 | 330 | 142.1 |
| Broughton South | Neighbourhood | 4,291 | 91 | 21.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Broughton (Flintshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bretton Road | 107 |
| On or near Vickers' Way | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 19 |
| On or near Eaton Close | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Bretton Lane | 7 |
| On or near Broughton Mills Road | 7 |
| On or near Somerford Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broughton (Flintshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 29.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Broughton (Flintshire) has an estimated population of 6,613. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broughton (Flintshire) sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broughton (Flintshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Broughton (Flintshire) a safe place to live?
Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Broughton (Flintshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (86).
Is crime in Broughton (Flintshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton (Flintshire) was down 3% on the year before: 421 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broughton (Flintshire)?
Broughton (Flintshire) is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Broughton (Flintshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.